The police in Lagos have arrested a 16-year-old boy for alleged illegal possession of a pistol in Ebute-Ero area.
Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Sunday.
Hundeyin said that the suspect was apprehended following a tip-off from concerned residents.
“Kudos to observant Lagosians, who noticed a 16-year-old boy with firearm, and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division.
“The police searched his house and recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.
“One more firearm off the streets,” he enthused.
According to Hundeyin, investigation into the case is in progress.
He urged Lagos residents to always “say something, when you see something”.
– NAN